Palate
A rush of blackberry and currant with bright hints of raspberry are followed by an echo of chocolate and cedar. Graceful on the palate with fine tannins conveying a lengthy finish.
Growing Conditions
A traditional, French-style Red Blend from select blocks of our Sonoma County vineyards. This wine balances the richness of high elevation Cabernet Sauvignon with the complexity of Merlot and Malbec from rocky, hillside vineyards.
Winemaking
Precision harvesting, de-stemming, and pressing methods are utilized so the grapes are handled in the most delicate manner possible. Pre-fermentation cold-soak adds layers of complexity by extracting a silkier tannin profile. Since 2011, all of our vineyards have been third-party certified as sustainable by CCSW (Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing) and SIP (Sustainability in Practice).
Aging
Aged 11 months in 52% French oak.
